Niagara-on-the-Lake hosted the Canadian Open Championships (now the Rogers Cup) 14 times from 1895 to 1914. In 1907, over 2,000 spectators watched Wimbledon Champion May Sutton win the Women's Championship at the Queen's Royal Hotel court (below right).

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tennis Club was formed in 1970 with 26 dedicated and enthusiastic Members. Playing tennis on the windswept courts at Niagara District Secondary School was not for the casual player — a true love for the game was a necessity.

July 17, 1990: Volunteers Ken Rive, Mike Kanters and Brian McVanel building the pavilion. In 2009, a mini kitchen with cupboards, shelving and a donated refrigerator were added. A mural by Dorothy Booth provided a nice finishing touch.

April 13, 2002: The courts were resurfaced by the Town, with federal and provincial funding assistance. Club volunteers removed the old surface. Harry Knauer is in the foreground.

2012: The tennis pavilion was renovated to add storage space and exterior lighting. All the top quality work was performed by volunteer Club Members, overseen by Richard Berti (on the drill). That's Monica Berti taping and Victor Gallo on the paintbrush.